Finding the Third Proportional to 360,948 and 504,657.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,948 and 504,657.75 is: 705,584.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,948 : 504,657.75 = 504,657.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,948/504,657.75 = 504,657.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,948x = 504,657.75 × 504,657.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,948x = 254,679,444,635.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,679,444,635.06/360,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,584.86
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